Median Income
$78,500
4% higher than US avg
Home Value
$268,000
5% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,090
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.8%
172% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.0%
19% lower than US avg
How Vermilion Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population3,948
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density804/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,500
Per Capita$51,800
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty10.0%
Commute18 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,000
Rent$1,090
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,680
Rent Burden17.9%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation2,024 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+28.5%
Graduate+3.8%
Is Vermilion a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Vermilion receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Vermilion offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Vermilion is $78,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.8%, unemployment is notably high. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Vermilion is $268,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,090 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.5% have completed high school.
Vermilion has a population of 3,948 with a density of 804 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 6.4% Asian.
Population
3,948
Total Population
2021 Census
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Vermilion vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.7% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 10.4% |
Social Characteristics
Vermilion vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Vermilion is $78,500, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.
Income: Vermilion vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $78,500 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $51,800 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.8% |
| 172% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.5% |
The median home value in Vermilion is $268,000, 5% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,090 (6% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $268,000 |
| 5% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,090 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.9% |
| Housing Units | 1,680 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Vermilion vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Vermilion vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 2,024 ft (617 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 804/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3541°N, 110.8585°W |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |